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President Donald Trump said Sunday that a deal struck by Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery could be a problem because of the size of the combined market share. There’s no question about it, Trump said, answering questions about the deal and various other topics as he walked the red carpet at the Kennedy Center Honors. The Republican president said he will be involved in the decision about whether the federal government should approve the $72 billion deal. If approved by regulators, the merger would put two of the worlds biggest streaming services under the same ownership and join Warners television and motion picture division, including DC Studios, with Netflixs vast library and its production arm. The deal, which could reshape the entertainment industry, has to go through a process and we’ll see what happens,” Trump said. Netflix is a great company. Theyve done a phenomenal job. Ted is a fantastic man, he said of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, noting that they met in the Oval Office last week before the deal was announced Dec. 5. “I have a lot of respect for him but its a lot of market share, so well have to see what happens. Asked if Netflix should be allowed to buy the Hollywood giant behind Harry Potter and HBO Max, the president said, Well that’s the question. They have a very big market share and when they have Warner Bros., you know, that share goes up a lot so, I dont know, he said. “I’ll be involved in that decision, too. But they have a very big market share Sarandos made no guarantees at their meeting about the merger if it is approved, Trump said, adding that the CEO is a great person who has done one of the greatest jobs in the history of movies and other things. He repeated that a merger would create a big market share for the company. Theres no question about it. It could be a problem, Trump said. Darlene Superville, Associated Press Associated Press writer John Carucci contributed to this report.
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The robots wont be replacing us, but we will increasingly be working side-by-side with artificial intelligence tools that can then learn from our human expertise. Thats one conclusion of researchers and engineers who are applying AI to the physical world in transformative ways, from autonomous vehicles to microscopes for detecting malaria to the design of wholly new materials. And theres a balance to be struck between automation and human expertise, according to K.T. Ramesh, the Alonzo G. Decker Jr. professor of science of and engineering at Johns Hopkins University and a senior advisor to the universitys president for AI. We can develop autonomous researchwhich is the way we are going, our research labs are becoming autonomousbut what questions do you ask? Ramesh said during a panel discussion at last months World Changing Ideas Summit, cohosted by Fast Company and Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C. Thats where the human comes in. A WORLD OF COEXISTING Humans are likewise crucial for Cephla, which is deploying AI-powered microscopes in life science research, drug discovery, and diagnostics, said Hongquan Li, cofounder and CEO of the biotech company. Starting with malaria detection, humans are collecting data for training, annotating images, and providing input on relevant clinical metrics, he said. When those machines are deployed, humans operate those microscopes and interact with patients and make the critical clinical decisions, Li said. And humans play a critical role at Waymo, which is arguably the most mature manifestation of AI in the physical world today, said Smitha Shyam, the self-driving car company’s senior director of engineering. AI systems for the physical world must be built to act safely, given the likelihood of chaos or uncertainty, which is why Waymo relies on human safety operators before expanding its fleet of fully autonomous vehicles to new markets, she added. AI is informing the choice, but the humans are making the assessment if the driver is ready for the public roads, Shyam said. So I think it’s a world of coexisting and leveraging the best of each other.
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Mixed nuts are a common staple in many houses around the Christmas holidays. Their saltiness is a nice contrast to all the sweet festive treats that our kitchens fill up with at this time of year. But now the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that two mixed nut products have the potential to make you very sick. Heres what you need to know. FDA announced mixed nuts recall On December 5, the Food and Drug Administration posted a notice announcing the recall of two mixed nuts products. The nuts were sold under the Wegmans brand. Wegmans is a popular chain of grocery stores in the eastern United States. The nuts were manufactured by Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. of Warren, Ohio, which initiated the voluntary recall. According to the notice, testing found that some raw pistachios used in the mixed nuts products had the possibility of being contaminated with Salmonella, a potentially deadly bacterium. Wegmans has also posted a recall notice for the products on its website. What mixed nuts products are being recalled? Two mixed nuts products are currently listed as being part of the recall, according to the notice posted on the FDAs website. Those nut products are: Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 34 oz (964 grams) packaged in a plastic tub UPC 077890421314 Lot code: 58041 BEST BY: JUL 28, 2026 Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 11.5 oz (326 grams) packaged in a plastic bag UPC 077890421352 Lot code: 58171 BEST BY: AUG 10, 2026 Photographs of the recalled nuts packaging can be found here. When were the recalled nuts sold? The recalled nuts were sold between November 3 and December 1, 2025. Where were the recalled nuts sold? The recalled nuts were sold at Wegmans stores in the following locations: Connecticut Delaware Maryland Massachusetts North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia Washington, D.C. What is Salmonella? Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause severe and possibly life-threatening illness in people who consume contaminated products. In an otherwise healthy individual, Salmonella often causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting. However, individuals who are elderly, very young, frail, or have weakened immune systems can sometimes develop infections that are deadly. In rare cases, a Salmonella infection can cause arterial infections, arthritis, and endocarditis. Has anyone been harmed by the recalled nuts? As of the time of the FDA notices posting, no individuals are known to have been made sick in association with the recalled nuts. What should I do if I have the recalled nuts? Check your house to see if you have the recalled nuts. The nuts have long expiration dates, with one of the recalled products good until July 2026 and the other until August 2026. If you have the recalled products, you should return them to the service desk for a full refund. Complete information about the recall can be found in the notice posted on the FDAs website here.
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Five years ago, an algorithm decided whether your résumé ever reached a recruiter. Now, it might be the one asking you the questions. It can feel unsettling to imagine a machine assessing not just what you say, but how you say it: tone, cadence, word choice, even microexpressions. These patterns feed models that generate a “fit” score, determining whether you ever reach a human being. Agentic AI allows what appears to be a genuine two-way conversation, simulating a first-round interview more realistically than the one-way video prompts of the past. Companies are drawn to it for clear reasons: speed, consistency, and scale. But that efficiency comes with tradeoffs. Human interviewers rely on intuition, while AI systems are built on structure. They detect clarity, confidence, and organization, which are valuable traits, but they sometimes miss creativity, empathy, or cultural fit. The challenge for candidates is to make those traits visible within a digital format. How to adapt The good news is that with a little preparation, AI interviews can feel no more anxiety-inducing than the average first round interview. Heres how to adapt: Get comfortable talking to machines. The best preparation is practice with AI itself. Many candidates stumble because the experience feels unnatural. Practice with AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude so you can get used to speaking without visual feedback. The goal is not to trick the system but to sound confident and conversational when responding to something that doesn’t nod, smile, or say “good question.” Match the language of the role. AI interviewers often compare your responses to the job description. Study it carefully and mirror the companys phrasing and values, much like tailoring your resume to the applicant tracking system (ATS). Use measurable results to back up your claims. Structured storytelling, such as the STAR format (situation, task, action, result), performs especially well with AI models. Refine your delivery. AI evaluates cadence, pauses, and confidence, so training your delivery can improve your score as much as refining content. Slow down, maintain steady energy, and vary your tone. It’s tempting to read off a screen, but even algorithms can detect when speech sounds too rehearsed. Small variations in tone and inflection help you come across as natural. Control your environment. Lighting, background, and camera angle can affect facial recognition metrics. Choose a well-lit, neutral setting and look directly into the camera. Slightly modulate your energy and smile when appropriate. These small cues help the system read you as attentive and engaged. Use AI as your coach. The same technology interviewing you can help you prepare. Upload a job description into an AI assistant, simulate an interview, and request feedback on your clarity and delivery. Candidates who practice with AI tend to improve their confidence and pacing significantly. The future of hiring AI-led interviews are not replacing humans, but they are changing the hiring process. For companies, they create structure and scalability. For candidates, they can level the playing field if used thoughtfully. Don’t discount a company just because they use AI in the process. The best organizations combine human judgment with AIs analytical precision. The future of hiring will rely on both. If your next interviewer happens to be an AI, treat it as a new kind of audience. Preparation, clarity, and authenticity are what stand out. The candidates who succeed will be those who can bridge both worlds, showing not only what they know, but who they are.
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If you’ve ever dreamed of sitting behind the wheel of a giant hot dog, then you’re in luck. Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is in need of Gen Z drivers known as “Hotdoggers,” as the company opens its applications. The iconic vehicle is about to roll into its 90th year. The job is truly unique and, if you’re a hot dog enthusiast with a keen sense of adventure, could be an absolute thrill, especially if you’re looking to avoid a nine-to-five desk job and love to travel. The Hotdogger Program has been around since 1988 and according to Oscar Mayer is likely to be a fit for recent college graduates who are hoping to make a “positive impact” on the communities the Wienerdog cruises through. [Photo: Courtesy of Oscar Mayer] Molle Twing, a former Hotdogger who now runs the program, tells Fast Company that what sets the job apart from mainstream gigs is “just how unexpected it is.” Twing says, “Instead of easing into the workforce behind a desk, an exclusive group of passionate people get to kick off their career, sparking smiles across the country while driving a 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels.” Basically, it’s the perfect antidote to the modern hustle and bustle. It’s freedom in hot dog form. That might be especially true because, according to Twing, the role also ensures that all-important work-life balance that Gen Z values more than just about anything. “While Hotdoggers are on the move throughout their one-year assignment, the role offers structure and time to recharge with friends and family,” Twing explains. Not only do employees receive regular days off each week, as well as a “competitive vacation package,” Twing says that there are all kinds of incentives Hotdoggers take part in, like a “spontaneous hot air balloon ride to discovering historical monuments” and so much more. Twing adds, “each market offers something new and exciting for the Hotdoggers and the opportunity to recharge before the next event.” [Photo: Courtesy of Oscar Mayer] Being a Hotdogger might sound like a quirky gig, but frankly, it’s actually a relished profession for recent college graduates with lots of personality who don’t mind having their 15-minutes of fame. The Wienermobile is an iconic vehicle and its Hotdoggers are sought after, too. As the face of the brand, they make TV appearances, are popular online, and are cheered for wherever they go. They’ve even officiated weddings because, well, nothing says “forever” like a good old glizzy. Interested applicants should check out the posting on the Kraft Heinz Career Page to apply, and hurry, as thousands of applications are expected and only 12 talented Hotdoggers will be chosen for 2026.
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